Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is in the fats (lipids) in the blood. Our body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. However, having high cholesterol level in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
When you have high cholesterol, fatty deposits develop in the blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits make it difficult for enough blood to flow through the arteries. The heart is not getting oxygen-rich blood it needs, which increases the risk of a heart attack. Decreased blood flow to the brain can cause a stroke as well.
If you cannot, or do not want to take medications to lower your cholesterol level, threre are some herbs and supplements which can help. In this book I listed the herbs and supplements, as well as dietary and lifestyle changes to help lower your cholesterol levels.
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